Why vinyl

Because I'm a masochist and love shoveling money, time and effort at something that never outperforms the stream of tens of thousands of albums I stream monthly for $20. 

Not every album that one may want to hear is available in every format. Not every version of an album that one may want to hear that is available in a particular format sounds good. 

Therefore, it makes total sense not to be restricted to just one format, even if one believes that it is superior overall. In any case, that is questionable because personal tastes vary considerably. No one is entitled to dictate how others choose to listen to music.

In truth, all formats have their strengths and weaknesses. I find it pays to cover as many of the bases as possible. 

all formats have their strengths and weaknesses.

Amen

And all people have their strengths and weaknesses.

 Ohhh.. The feeling is welling up....I may just have to get a TT/Phono pre.

When I listen to an LP I think to myself, "this is better than a CD!" But when I put a CD (or better still, an SACD) on, I think to myself, "this is as good as an LP!"

But one thing I can't do with CD/SACD is listen to different machines on a whim. With LPs I can choose which cartridge to play with, and going back to just one would be hard.

@mahgister 

Blind reverend Gary Davis

What a guitar player! I used to try to play some of his tunes, but never got anywhere near his sound.